The Xchange

Shea Hausmann in the Xchange: A Microcosm of Humanity: Working with Homeless Youth

Shea Hausman, a Harvard College undergraduate, describes how she navigated the first COVID-19 shutdown. She shares her experience staying on campus to volunteer at the student-run Y2Y youth homeless shelter. A new virtual interview series from LabXchange at Harvard University, The Xchange showcases the diverse roles, projects, and initiatives that make up the intersecting fields of science, education, and health. Hosted by LabXchange Faculty Director Robert Lue, our first season features a range of perspectives on the impact of COVID-19.

Magnus Conteh in the Xchange: Addressing the Quality Crisis in Public Health

Magnus Conteh's journey from Sierra Leone to leading a global public health initiative was made possible by his passion for education. In this interview, Magnus tells us about his work with the Community Health Academy and how digital tools can empower community health workers. A new virtual interview series from LabXchange at Harvard University, The Xchange showcases the diverse roles, projects, and initiatives that make up the intersecting fields of science, education, and health. Hosted by LabXchange Faculty Director Robert Lue, our first season features a range of perspectives on the impact of COVID-19.

Glenn Cohen in the Xchange: The Intersection of Law and Medicine

Glenn Cohen’s work lies at the intersection of law and medicine. In this episode of the Xchange, he and Rob discuss bioethics as a field, the emergence of a “new normal,” advice to students on ethical reasoning, and much more. A new virtual interview series from LabXchange at Harvard University, The Xchange showcases the diverse roles, projects, and initiatives that make up the intersecting fields of science, education, and health. Hosted by LabXchange Faculty Director Robert Lue, our first season features a range of perspectives on the impact of COVID-19.

Bavesh Kana in the Xchange: Infectious Disease: Lessons from Tuberculosis

As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded in 2020, infectious disease researchers like Dr. Bavesh Kana drew on their research to better understand the virus. Bavesh shares how he applied approaches from tuberculosis research to coronavirus, and discusses why tuberculosis persists as a public health challenge. A new virtual interview series from LabXchange at Harvard University, The Xchange showcases the diverse roles, projects, and initiatives that make up the intersecting fields of science, education, and health. Hosted by LabXchange Faculty Director Robert Lue, our first season features a range of perspectives on the impact of COVID-19.